Indian & Bollywood Bands for Hire

Hire Indian & Bollywood Bands in the UK

Indian and Bollywood bands bring colour, energy and spectacle to weddings, cultural celebrations and corporate events. Whether you need traditional Indian musicians for a ceremony, a Bhangra drumming troupe for a baraat procession, or a full Bollywood show band with dancers for an evening reception, this category covers the full spectrum of Indian entertainment for hire in the UK.

Types of Indian and Bollywood acts

The acts listed here range widely in size and style. At one end, you will find solo artists and small acoustic groups specialising in classical Indian music, often featuring sitar, tabla, sarangi or violin. These are well suited to wedding ceremonies, drinks receptions and more intimate settings. Mid-sized groups typically include vocals, keyboards, drums and traditional percussion, offering a mix of Bollywood film songs and Indian pop. At the larger end, full Bollywood show bands can include six or more musicians, backing dancers, dhol players, a DJ and even a VJ playing Bollywood visuals. Some acts also offer sound and lighting packages as part of a complete production.

Bollywood bands for weddings

Indian wedding celebrations often involve multiple musical moments across different stages of the day. A classical ensemble might play during a Hindu mandap ceremony or Sikh Anand Karaj, while a Bollywood band or Bhangra act takes over for the reception and evening party. Many of the acts on this page can cover several of these roles, or you could book separate performers for each part of the day. If you are also looking for musicians for your ceremony, browse our wedding ceremony musicians or wedding musicians categories for additional options.

Repertoire and musical styles

Repertoire depends heavily on the type of act. Classical and folk musicians tend to perform instrumental ragas, ghazals and devotional music. Bollywood bands focus on film soundtracks old and new, from golden-age classics through to contemporary hits. Bhangra and dhol groups bring high-energy Punjabi rhythms that are particularly popular for baraat processions and reception dance sets. Many bands blend Indian and Western music, mixing Bollywood numbers with pop, R&B and dance tracks to keep a mixed audience on the dance floor. If you have specific songs in mind, discuss these with the act before booking, as highly produced Bollywood film scores are not always straightforward to replicate live.

What Indian and Bollywood bands cost

The average price for an Indian or Bollywood band is currently £538, with prices ranging from £200 to £2000 depending on the size of the act and what is included. A solo musician or small acoustic duo will sit at the lower end of the range, while a large show band with dancers, dhol players and production will cost significantly more. Travel costs are usually factored into quotes, so acts based closer to your venue tend to be more competitively priced. Use the price comparison section on this page to compare rates across the 50 acts currently listed.

Booking tips

Space is an important consideration when booking Indian entertainment. A solo sitar player needs very little room, but a Bollywood show band with dancers and a dhol section can require a substantial performance area plus space for equipment. Always confirm the act's technical requirements, including power supply and stage dimensions, with your venue before booking. If your venue has sound limiters, raise this early, as larger acts with amplified drums and bass can struggle with strict noise restrictions. For outdoor events such as baraat processions, check whether the act can perform without mains power or if a generator will be needed. Acts with 580 reviews and an average rating of 5 out of 5 are listed on this page, so reading client feedback is a good starting point when shortlisting.